Insurance will cover lymphatic drainage and massage for patients suffering from lymphedema symptoms if performed by a doctor of physical therapy!

Primary lymphedemais lymphatic compromise that is not directly related to another medical condition or insult to the system. In the United States, lymphedema in the arm resulting from breast cancer treatment is the most common type.

Secondary lymphedemaresults from a medical procedure (including liposuction) or outside damage sustained to the lymphatic system.

Lipo-Lipedema is abnormal accumulation of fat cells just below the skin’s surface in the hips and legs. This typically results in a body style with wide hips and small waist with the hips remaining large (despite weight loss). These abnormal fat cells cause a compromise in the superficial lymphatic vessels and leads to lymphedema. Treatment for this condition is the same as for primary and secondary lymphedema.

Lymphedema Symptoms

◊Increased limb size

◊ Abdominal swelling

◊ Pain in affected joints

◊ Cellulitis

◊ Tightness in skin

◊ Firming of skin (fibrotic tissue)

◊ Decreased range of motion in affected areas

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